Ayurvedic Alchemy

AYURVEDIC ALCHEMY

Ayurveda is an ancient form of alchemical therapy that began over 5,000 years ago in India. Ayurvedic principles are the same as those of Western alchemy but are sometimes expressed in different terminology. According to ayurveda, the Four Elements correspond to Earth, Air, Water, Fire (just as in Western alchemy), although the Fifth Element, which is known as the "Ether" in Western alchemy, is called "Space" in ayurveda. The elements are expressed in people as "humors" or "temperaments" in Western alchemy, while in ayurveda, they are known as "doshas" or constitutional types.

These three dosha types exist in everyone and are named “Pitta,” “Kapha,” and "Vata." However the balance between these three is not the same in every person, nor does it stay constant for the same person. In ayurvedic alchemy, the combination of the three doshas in your being is your hidden physical blueprint or "prakriti," which determines your personality and your tendency to various illnesses.

The dosha Pitta is derived from the element of Fire and is associated with transformation and metabolism. It represents Sulfur in Western alchemy. Transformative in its composition, Pitta is involved in metabolism, such as digestion of food and hormonal activity.
The dosha Kapha is derived from the elements of Water and Earth and is associated with cohesion and the formation of bodily structures. It represents Salt in Western alchemy. Cohesive in its composition, Kapha lends to your body’s skin, bones, stability and the possibility of physical perfection.
The dosha Vata is derived from the two elements of Air and Ether (Space) and is associated with movement, communication, and delivery. It represents Mercury in Western alchemy. Dynamic in its composition, Vata controls the brain, transmission of nerve impulses, and communication between the organs and bodily processes. Vata types often exhibit the following physical characteristics:

Actually, the word "dosha" has the connotation of a “fault” or "handicap." While Vata, Pitta and Kapha are positive forces in the body, they are also potential faults if they get out of balance. Just as in Western alchemy, the cure for "dis-ease" is to balance the elements and integrate them into one holistic system. Too much of one dosha causes an energetic imbalance in the body or mind that creates an environment for disease to flourish. Ayurvedic herbs are used to reduce or pacify a dosha that has come to dominate our bodies or personalities. Determine Your Ayurvedic Type.

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Shilajit

Shilajit is a powerful rejuvenative that cleanses the urinary tract and lungs, while bolstering immunity and strength. It purifies the blood and helps remove excess toxins from the tissues. As an aphrodisiac, it increases vitality and stamina while toning the reproductive organs and supporting their proper function. It is balancing for all doshas and can be used for debility or weakness caused by age, injury or dysfunction. More Information on the Alchemy of Shilajit.

Detoxification and Rejuvenation for Strength

Tones and rejuvenates the urinary tract and reproductive organs

Promotes vitality and strength

Bolsters the immune system

Ayurvedic Energetics

Rasa (taste): bitter, salty, pungent, astringent
Virya (action): heating
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
Doshas (constitutions): Pacifies all doshas

Herbal Actions: alterative, aphrodisiac, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, lithotriptic, nervine, rejuvenative, stimulant, tonic, vasodilator

Traditional Uses:

amenorrhea	general debility	menorrhagia	seminal debility
asthma	glycosuria	nervous debility	senility
bronchitis	high cholesterol	nocturnal emission	sexual debility
dysmenorrhea	hyperglycemia	obesity	spermatorrhea
edema	impotence	overweight	spermaturia
emaciation	irregular menses	premat. ejaculation	urinary stones
enlarged prostate	lung disorders	prostatitis	uri. tract disorders
fatigue

Possible Contraindications:
Hypoglycemia; use with care during pregnancy

Suggested Use:
Take 1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Supplement Facts:
Serving size: 1 tablet 300 mg
Servings per container: 90
Each 300 mg tablet contains: Shilajit (mineral pitch).

Imported from India. Item# 2101. Price: $18.95

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